Head of Accounting - Commodity Group

Staeger Personal; Zug; On-site; CHF 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Staeger Personal has been engaged to fill the Head of Accounting role in Zug. The successful candidate will own the accounting function for seven group entities, ensuring IFRS and Swiss OR compliance and timely reporting.

You will lead a three-person team, work closely with the CFO and international finance teams, and drive process improvements and automation initiatives within a fast-paced trading environment.

Qualifications

• Higher education in Accounting & Finance or equivalent.
• Swiss Federal Diploma or equivalent qualification preferred.
• 5–10 years of accounting experience in international groups.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for seven entities under IFRS and OR.
• Manage general ledger, sub-ledger and intercompany reconciliations.
• Lead and develop a team of three accounting professionals.

Skills

Leadership

IFRS knowledge

Intercompany accounting

Process improvement

OneStream

Abacus

English fluency

German advantage

Education

Swiss Federal Diploma in Accounting/Financial Management

Tools

OneStream

Abacus

Job description

Our client is a well-established, internationally operating commodity group with an excellent reputation. Headquartered in Zug,the trading company is known for its strong market position, entrepreneurial mindset and continued growth.

Following an internal career move, we are looking for an experienced and hands-on Head of Accounting to take ownership of the accounting function and lead a team of three professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who combines strongaccounting expertise with first leadership capabilities and enjoys working in a fast-paced, international business.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate and take full responsibility for the monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements of seven group entities in accordance with IFRS and Swiss Code of Obligations (OR).
• Oversee general ledger and sub-ledger accounting, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely financial reporting.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and the allocation of intercompany services.
• Analyse financial results and contribute to budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Act as a key contact for external auditors, tax advisors and internal stakeholders.
• Lead, support and further develop a team of three accounting professionals.
• Work closely with the CFO, Treasury, FP&A and international finance teams.
• Serve as a trusted accounting expert and sparring partner for senior management and other stakeholders across the group.
• Support the CFO in strategic initiatives, special projects and cross-functional activities.

Process Improvement & Digitalisation

• Drive the continuous improvement of accounting processes, reporting structures and internal controls (ICS).
• Identify opportunities to automate workflows and enhance data quality and efficiency.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of financial systems and reporting tools.

YOUR PROFILE

• Higher education in Accounting & Finance, ideally a Swiss Federal Diploma as a Chartered Specialist in Accounting and Financial Management or an equivalent qualification.
• Approximately 5-10 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within an international group structure.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, Swiss Code of Obligations and Swiss VAT.
• Proven experience in independently managing financial accounts and statutory reporting.
• Initial leadership experience and the ability to motivate and develop a small team.
• Strong analytical skills combined with a structured, accurate and hands-on approach.
• Tech-savvy mindset with solid experience in accounting and reporting systems; knowledge of OneStream and Abacus is an advantage.
• Very good command of English; German is considered an advantage.
• A proactive, reliable and collaborative personality with a strong sense of ownership.

Additional assets:

• Experience in commodity trading or a similar international trading environment.
• Knowledge of hedge accounting.
• Experience in financial process optimisation and automation.